Question

Which organism causing acute bacterial prostatitis ?

• A. Enterococcus
• B. Streptococcus viridans
• C. Peptostreptococcus
• D. E.coli

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Acute bacterial prostatitis is a sudden bacterial infection of the prostate gland, leading to inflammation and a rapid onset of symptoms such as fever, chills, dysuria, and pelvic pain. The most common causative agent of this condition is Escherichia coli (E.coli). E.coli is a Gram-negative bacterium normally found in the intestinal tract, and it is responsible for the majority of cases, primarily by ascending through the urethra to infect the prostate. Understanding the microbial etiology is crucial for appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Organism	Commonly Associated with Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Enterococcus	No
Streptococcus viridans	No
Peptostreptococcus	No
E.coli	Yes